Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Bengal CM Announces DA Hike, Salary Before Durga Puja
The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, has announced that state government employees will receive a 20% increase in dearness allowance (DA) and their October salaries before Durga Puja.
This is to help them financially during the festival.
He also mentioned that the government is working to reduce the gap between the DA given by the central government and the state government.
Additionally, the government plans to recruit one lakh new police personnel over the next few years to strengthen the police force.
The current police strength in West Bengal is lower than the national average, and the government aims to improve this.
The Chief Minister also launched toll-free helpline numbers for citizens to report corruption and criminal activities.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining public confidence in the police force and improving their working conditions.
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces 20% DA hike and October salary before Durga Puja for state government employees.
Government committed to reducing the 42% DA gap with the central government and implementing Seventh Pay Commission recommendations.
Plans to recruit one lakh new police personnel and improve police infrastructure, including 250 police stations.
Launched toll-free helplines for reporting corruption and criminal activities, operational from 8 am to 10 pm daily.
Increased monthly ration allowance for police personnel from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 and announced measures to improve police welfare.
- Who
- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- What
- Announced 20% DA hike, early salary release, and police force strengthening measures
- When
- Before Durga Puja in October
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To improve the financial well-being of state employees and enhance policing and public safety
Government Commitment to Welfare
Challenges in Implementation
Dearness Allowance Increase
Government Commitment to Welfare
The government is committed to reducing the DA gap and improving the financial well-being of state employees.
Challenges in Implementation
Implementing a 20% DA increase and bridging the 42% gap with the central government will take time and significant resources.
Police Force Strengthening
Government Commitment to Welfare
The government plans to recruit one lakh police personnel and improve infrastructure to enhance policing and public safety.
Challenges in Implementation
Addressing the current vacancies and legal hurdles, such as OBC reservations, will be challenging and time-consuming.
- Dearness Allowance Increase
- 20%
- Salary Release Timing
- Before Durga Puja
- DA Gap with Central Government
- 42%
- New Police Recruitment
- 1 lakh personnel in phases
- Current Police Strength
- 106 per lakh population
- National Average Police Strength
- 155 per lakh population
- Toll-Free Helpline Numbers
- 18003450166, 18003450167, 18003450168, 18003450169
- Ration Allowance Increase
- Rs 2,000 per month
